Pedestrian in east Las Vegas crash that killed dog dies from injuries
A Henderson man who was struck by a vehicle chasing his dog that ran into a street on Tuesday morning has died.
David Holtslander, 58, died Wednesday, according to a statement from the Metropolitan Police Department.
Holtslander and his dog were walking near South Pecos and East Flamingo roads around 3:50 a.m. when the dog darted into the intersection, Metro said at the time. He ran into the intersection to retrieve his dog when a 2023 Nissan Kicks struck them both.
The dog died at the scene. Holtslander was taken to Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center.
The 31-year-old woman driving the Nissan was not suspected of impairment.
This is the 89th traffic-related fatality in Metro’s jurisdiction this year.
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